The BarDown Podcast

You know the NHL season is right around the corner when we drop our annual Tier List ranking every single team ahead of the season! Who's the Cup Champ, who's picking first overall, and what did we get wrong this year? SOUND OFF in the comments!

The NHL season is here, and the BarDown Podcast is making 10 BOLD PREDICTIONS for what’s to come! 🏒🔥 Will the Oilers struggle after hiring Mike Babcock? Can Celebrini and the Sharks surpass expectations? Will the Hutson brothers be the newest pair of exciting siblings? Could we see the Hughes brothers reunite? And just how much will Gavin McKenna dazzle in his debut season? Jesse, Luca, and Poc go all-in with their boldest calls for the upcoming NHL season - from breakout stars and surprise teams to potential shocking storylines. Do you agree with our predictions? Let us know your boldest NHL prediction in the comments!

The NHL offseason is wild! After the Leo Carlsson offer sheet, Jesse and Poc sit down to discuss how this could change the league forever, what this means for other RFAs, and which teams should look to offer sheet other young stars on the latest edition of the BarDown Podcast!

Ahead of the Stanley Cup Final between the Vegas Golden Knights and Carolina Hurricanes, Jesse and Poc preview the entire series. Who has the edge on the blue line? Will Carolina shut down Vegas' top stars? Is Brind-Amour the ultimate X-Factor? And finally, who will win the Stanley Cup and Conn Smythe? All this and more on the latest edition of the BarDown Podcast.

The Golden Knights have stunned the Presidents' Trophy-winning Colorado Avalanche with a 3-0 series lead. With only 4 teams in NHL history ever completing the comeback down 3-0, Jesse, Poc, and resident Avs fan Luca chat about the Avalanche's chances, as well as their future outlook. In the East, Carolina and Montreal have begun with both teams taking a game. Who has the edge in what's now a best of 5? All this and more on the latest edition of the BarDown Podcast.

We're down to our final four. The Canadiens and Hurricanes will face off in the East, and the Golden Knights and Avalanche will face off in the West. Luca, Jesse, and Poc are here to preview all the action and give their predictions. Will the battle-tested Habs prevail? Or is Carolina's rest advantage a difference maker? Are Marner and the Golden Knights ready for another big moment? Or are the Avalanche a team of destiny? All this and more on the latest edition of the BarDown Podcast.

With the 2nd round heating up, Jesse, Luca, and Poc discuss which players have been the most impressive so far. Has Mitch Marner re-written his playoff narrative? Who is better - Quinn Hughes or Cale Makar? Is Frederik Andersen the NHL's best playoff goalie? All this and more on the latest edition of the BarDown Podcast.

After their shock NHL Draft Lottery win, what's next for the Maple Leafs? Jesse, Luca, and Poc discuss what this means for the future of Auston Matthews, if Gavin McKenna is the clear selection, and whether or not the Leafs are in a cup window. With a special guest appearance from DZ, the crew gives their takes ahead of the Sabres-Habs series.

Round 2 of the NHL Playoffs is here, and there are some crazy matchups. Will the Habs or Sabres keep their dream season alive? Can the Wild slow down the Avalanche? Are the Hurricanes this year's team of destiny? And can the Ducks pull off another upset? Jesse, Luca, and Poc have all the answers on this week's edition of the BarDown podcast. + Should the Oilers actually think about trading Connor McDavid?

Surprise, surprise - the NHL playoffs are once again an electric watch. The Ducks have taken a commanding lead over the Oilers and are looking to get over the line (no pun intended), the Lightning and Canadiens continue to trade punches, and the Penguins are looking to complete the rare reverse sweep of the Flyers. With so much chaos, Jesse and Poc discuss the 6 things that have surprised them most thus far on the latest edition of the BarDown Podcast.